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A MINED VERDICT.
The Jury Decide That kiusom Was
Married to s.Nimuie'' When He Was
IL

NEW YORK, March 3.-The Jury 20 whom was
given the question at issue In the action brought
by Minnie Clark, who calls herself MIS- Mary Kilt
son, against Hercules kittson the young son of
the commodore, for a legal separation on the
ground OF his abandonment, to-day decided that,
although there had been "A ceremony of marriage
performed between the parties, yet at the time the
defendant was Incapable OF entering into any such
contract, because OF his being Intoxicated The
jury also found that the plaintin and defendant
have not cohabited as hasband and wife, and that
she is person OF questionable character, and has
been guilty OF adultery with Charles Spillane The
case VIII now 60 10 the special term or the supreme
court for the settlement OF the legal questions
volved, and motion Will probably be heard then
TO set the verdict aside.
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DEs MONIES, Iowa, March 3-The wife OF Hoyt
Sherman, OF this city; died YESTERDAY AFTERNOON OF
time ago an effort was made to strengthen her
vitality by TRANSMISSION OF blood from the arm OF
her son Frank, a vigorous young man. The bene-
lit was only temporary. Mrs. Sherman was one
OF the Oldest settlers In Des Moines and a woman
greatly esteemed for her many fne qualities. Her
husband is the brother OF senator John Sherman
and Gen. w. T. Sherman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-03-03

In the Senate last night consideration Of the
naval appropriation bill was resumed. The COM
mittee's amendment providing for the construc-
tiOn OF naval vessels was adopted. 1t strikes out
the House provision for two swift cruisers to cost
not to exceed a, $50 600 and inserts a provision
authorizing the President to have six protected
steel cruisers and armament at q cost not to ex
ceed, exclusive Of armament. $1,000 900 con-
structed. The vessels must exhibit a maximum
speed Of at least twenty knots an hour, and for
every quarter knot above that there shall be paid
premium OF $4,000, and for every quarter Knot
less penalty OF $50, 900 shall be levied. The sum
OF 81 $50 600 Is appropriated for armament OF the
vessels. One vessel Is to be constructed near
the Pacific ocean, two near the coast OF the Gulf OF
Mexico and three near the coast OF the Atlantic
ocean In addition n 50 GOO goo is appropriated for
floating batteries for coast defenses $4,000 for
light draught vessels for interior waterways,
OF which $4,000 shall be Immediately available:
for armament OF vessels, 81 ,S0O,O Amendments
apprOpriating $112 600 Tor the purchase OF Ericc-
sons Destroyer, $4,000 for the purchase OF the
Stiletto, and 600 for the improvement OF the
naval hospital park at Portsmouth, Va, were
agreed to. The bill and amendments were then
reported to the Senate and an amendment of the
clause requiring all material to be of American
manufacture by inserting "as far as practicable
was agreed to.
TIE VOTE ON THE COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS
was agreed to, yeas, AZ; nays, g. as follows: Yeas
Messrs Aldrich, Allison, Beck, Blair, Cameron,
Cheney, Cullom, Dawes. EdmunG6, Evarts, Fair,
Farwel, Frye, George, Gorman Gray, Hale. .Hamp-
ton, Harrison. Hawley, Hoar, ingalls,, Mcmillan,
Mitchell OF pennsylvania, Morgan Morrill,. Palmer,
stamford, MalthalI, whiIthorne, Williams and
Nays-Messrs Berry, CockrelL Coke, Harris,
Plumb. Vance, Van Wyck, Vest and Wilson OF
The Bill as amended was then agreed to without
division.
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CLEVELAND, March 3-W. b. Fasig secretay OF
the Cleveland Driving Park association last night
received a telegram from w. II. Crawford, in San
Francisco saying: 81 have a Telegram from Judge
Grant, president OF the National Trotting asSocia-
tfon which says: Il have wired Vail that II he
does not resign WILL
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The Last DiSiilDeFy i'm Iowa.
TO BE- CLOSED ON THE FIRST OF JUNE.

CHICAGO March IA special from Des MOines
Iowa, says George w. Kidd, OF New York, owner
of the International distillery here has issued Or
derS to the superintendent TO stop buying grain,
and to see that the amount on hand Is disposed OF
either by consumption or sale by June LIST. Mr..
Kidd says he will close the diStilery at that time
and not attempt to operate il further under pro-
hibition laws This closes the last diStillery In
Iowa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-03-03

LONDON, March 3-Sir William Vernon Harcourt
writes 20 the 7smes TO show that the troubles In
Ireland arise from the attempt OF the government
TO enforce the payment IL rents which their own
Iand commission has declared the people are un-
aoie 10 pay. He quotes frum speeches OF sir
Michael Hlcks-Bcach and other conservatives made
last year, In which IL was admitted that ~ Mr.
farnell was able TO prove the premises OF his ten
ants relief bin the government would ee bound 20
attempt 10 supply a remedy. The land commits
says The writer, proved MrParnell 20 b. I'm the
rlSnt; yet the government instead OF bringing IN
Dill 10 deal With judicial rents. proposed fresh
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Drifts Twenty-Five Feet Deep.
THE SNOW FILED UP HIGHER THAN THE TELEGRAPH
POLES IN MINNESOTA.

CHICAGO. March 3.-A special from Winona.
Minn., says: The superintendent OF the wfnons
and ST. Peter railroad states that between Man
six feet above the telegraph poles and that the
linemen have had 20 splice scanting 10 the tops or
the poles get wires up where they could be used.
He says many OF the drifts are twenty-five feet
deep and packed SO hard that the company dares
not attempt 10 send snow pillow through them.
one Thousand men are now ut work shoveling snow
between Mankato and Tracy, and the line will nos
be cleared for several days.
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Belt Fought Hard for His Family.
BUT FATE WAS AGAINST HIN, AND THEY GOT OFF WIFE
THE OTHER NAN

CHICAGO March "a man named John Murphy
recently went 10 board with samuel Belt and made
love TO Ms. Belt so eectually that she consented
to elope with him. Mrs Belt, her two children
and Murphy started to drive from the house yes
terday, but Belt, whose suspicious had been
aroused. saw them and gave chase. He tried 70
chased the wagon down 39th street. After get
ting quite start Murphy jumped out OF the wa
firing at Belt whenever he came within range.
Mrs. Belt was driving, and In whipping up gave
the wagon lurch that upset Murphy and landed
linn In the road. Belt gave yell OF delight and
doubled his speed. but Murphy was too quick for
him and jumped TO his feet, climbing into the wa
gon while MIS- Belt poked Belt in the ribs with
the whip TO keep him out OF the wagon Then they
drove away and Belt gave up the chase. IL WAS
the last he has seen OF his wife and children.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-03-03

MnNRsOrAS SEvKRB WnrER.-A MINNEAPOLIS
dispatch says: The signal service reports that
the total snow tall here this winter is 6SH inches
This snow fall Is unprecedented for the same
period. Up to February "a inclusive, we have had
1O4 consecutive days OF sleighing. The winter has
been exceptionally cOld-7E degrees colder than
the average OF the winters Tor the last twenty-five
years. and during that period we had only two
colder W1nteIA
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THE CHANCES OF WAR.
The Most Immediate Danger Il Another
Bulgarian Revolution.

Special Cable Dispatch to THE EVENING STAR
LONDON, March 3.-The European prospect Is
again black. To-day the worst news is that the
whole Austrian cavalry is massed on the Galician
frontier. An experienced diplomatist gives me
his opinion, however, that war Will not break out
this year. He thinks II Russia meant an attack
this year she would have begun earlier. The i'm
mediate danger is Bulgarian revolution. II We
escape that peace may Yet be preserved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-03-03
RESULTS OF THE SECOND RALLOTS
Favorable 70 the German Liberals So
Enr.

Special Cable Dispatch to The EVENING STAR.
BERLIN, March 3-The second ballots so far have
been favorable TO the German liberals, whereof
thirteen have been elected, including Rickert,
Schrader and Stauffenberg Besides these there
are elected five national liberals, four socialists
three center and one free conservative.
In diplomatic circles the speech from the throne
Is considered more peaceable than was expected.
The b0urse rather firm, the speech being without
influence. Business circles seem TO believe the
grave situation continues.
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THE AMEER RAISING AN ARMY.
A Report that He COMtemplases a Holy
War Against Russia.

BOMBAY, March 3-News received from Afghan
istan through native sources shows that the
ameer is making strenuous efforts TO raise new
army. All boys between the age OF 10 and Is
years are being drilled for military service, and
all who have reached the age OF Is years being
enrolled in the army. The aIneer has issued a
circular to his subjects telling them TO prepare
for a holy war. II is believed that he cOntem-
plates war against Russia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-03-03

GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS To-DAY-Internal reve-
hue, 1874, ,sO3; customs, S9SS24I
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-03-03

ASSISTANT PAYMASTER L. G. KERR was before the
naval examining board at the Navy department
to-day for examination for promotion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-03-03

LIEUT.. WEBSTER DoTY has been placed On the
retired list OF the navy from February 2Sth.
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Mrs. Cleveland's Grandmother ImprOv.

CHICAGO, Mar. IA special from Jackson, Mich,
says: Mrs. Ruth Harmon. grandmother OF Mrs.
Grover Cleveland who has been dangerously i'll OK
Inflammation OF the bowels is reported ID be little
better, though still very weak. Her strong const-
Triton is relied on by the physicians TO carry her
through the present attack, although she is sew
enty-eighJ years OF age. Mrs. Folsom, her daugh-
ter, mother OF the Presidents Wife, arrived yeSter-
day from Washington to care for her.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-03-03

IL Is said at ottawa that Premier Macdonald "a
TO resign and go 10 London as dominion high com
missioner. II the tories hold the power he As ex.
pected 70 return as governor general
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District Government Affairs.
Rru.nING PERMITS

BCILDING TEENITS
have been issued by Inspector Entwisle as follows:
Mrs Il. Manney, 10 erect brick dwelling, $1,000
on 10th street, between Corcoran and streets
northwest. r. Wade, erect two brick dwellings,
$500. street, between New Jersey avenue and
Isl street northwest; also TO same, TO erect two
Aforesaid streets. Wm. Berens, to repair l22S 7th
street northwest; $50. VIM. Maxwell to build
=. Wade, TO erect four brick dwellings, S3sOO be-
tween New Jersey avenue and 1st street north
west. John Dorm, to repair 1914 5th street north
west; HOO
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The Chaplain Prayed for Repentence.
AND THE NEW JERSEY LEGISLATURE ADJOURNED 10
GIVE THE MEMBERS TINE 10 REPENT.

TRENTON, n. j., March 3-The legislature, tired
out after the senatorial struggle, has suspended
the meeting of the assembly this morning Rev.
Mr.. Hutchinson prayed that the angry scenes OF
yesterday might not be repeated. and that the
Mr.. WoiverCOn (dem) said that in order to allow
the members time tos repent he would move for
an adjournment until Monday, and the motion
prevailed.
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Traffic interrupted On the Canada

MONTREAL, March a-The Canadian Pacific rail-
way officials report that the Rocky mountain sec
tfon OF the road has suffered from the recent
heavy rains, which have carried away several
small buildings. Through traffic Will be delayed
for some days In consequence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-03-03

RAILWAY COLLISION IN AUSTRIA.
VIENNA March "a railway train on its way
from Vienna to Buda-peSth yesterday c0lhded with
an engine at Franzenstadt. Seventeen persons
were injured.
MONUMENT FOR GORDON.
BRUsSKLS March liking Leopold yesterday In
Spected monument to Gen. Gordon, which has
just been cast 1t is to be erected tn Westminster
Ahbey
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-03-03
Meagre News from, SiIistria.

VIENNA, March IA report has been received
here that the commander OF the insurgent troops
at SiiiStria. Bulgaria, has been arrested. The
news from SiIfstria, however, is both meagre and
vague
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-03-03

lVNO THE RESIDENTS IN THE VICINITY OF
scott. Thomas and Iowa Circles--I b.g leave to
slsts that am prepared 10 attend promptly Jobbinx
S1usEs iOr Plumbing and Gas Fitting. l.. V. NOONAN
&4Sl - ave-. ad.oiuiI.2S tie PORTLAND. dli-,5m
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-03-03

Shot Hrs YOUNG BROTHER-Frank Leonard, aged
seventeen years, living near Raynham, Mass,
shot his younger brother Fred. in the head Tues
the latter refused to do. when Frank drew re
voiver and fired at his brother. The bullet was
skull The boy Is doing well. Their mother thinks
that the reading OF dime novels had something 70
do with the shooting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-03-03

A NAVAL EXAMINING BOARD has been appointed
to meet at the Mare Island (Cal.) navy yard for
the examination for promotion OF Passed Assistant
PaymaSter VIM. w. Barry. The board consists of
Pay Director III. NJ. DenniStOn, Pay Inspector A. j.
Clark, Paymaster j. q. Barton, Medical Director
geon Howard Wells, with Assistant PaymaSter E
b. Webster, recorder.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-03-03

SENTENCE RENITTED.-The unexecuted portion Of
the sentence OF the court-martial in the case Of
Ensign Fitz Rubert Hunton has been remitted.
He was sentenced on the Asiatic station to two
years suspension from rank and duty from June
%, 1885. for drunkenness, absence without leave
and diSobedience OF orders.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-03-03

THE ARTHUR KILL BRIDGE.-The Secretary of
War has approved the recommendation OF the
chief OF engineers that the construction Of bridge
over the Arthur Kill be permitted, provided the
requirements OF the rule of the department Of
July 81, 1856, be complied with.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-03-03

CAPT. CHARLES c. HOOP, oath infantry, has been
appointed TO inspect certain clothing at Philadel-
phia, for which First Lieut.. Ii. L. Scott, 7th cav
airy, is responsible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-03-03

Two INCENDiARIEs HANGED-Withn the past
two months two GIN houses, one cotton house and
more than one hundred bales OF cotton have been
burned In the neighborhOOd OF Sidon, Miss by in
cendlar1es. Thomas and Terry Mack, two nOtort-
Gus negroes, were arrested ON Tuesday charged
with the crime, and were brought TO trial The
evidence was SO strongly against them that the
citizens became infurtated, and Tuesday night a
company OF nearly one hundred men, white and
c0l0red, took the prisoners out and hanged them
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CLAIM THAT THE DISTRICT COMMISSIONERS HAVE
NOTHING no DO WITH THE CASE
petition for q writ OF mandamus was nled 70.
day In the name OF the United States on the relA-
tion OF Daniel r. Case, OF Bristol Tenn, against
VIM. Forsyth, surveyor OF the District, and AZ was
made returnable ON the 7th inst. The petition
states that through the petitioners attorney, T. J.
Stellwagen there was presented 60 the surveyor
on February d plot OF the subdivision OF lots2l
22 and :,a square 162 corner OF 18th and streets
northwest for record In the plot books In his ONCE
that Mr. Forsyth refused 10 admit the plot 70 rec
ord unless the approval OF the District Commits
sioners was f1rst obtained The relaJor claims that
the commissioners have nothing TO do with the ex-
animation, &C., or the plot and that the surveyor
alone is charged with the duty OF examining the
sub-dfytstons and admitting them In proper cases
TO record ~ Is further claimed that the examine
ton was made, and nnding the requirements were
complied with he certified It correct and u now
bound 70 admit It TO record.
A MEssEN0KR PARALYzRD.-Wheu Treasurer
Jordan entered his private room adJoing his ornce
yesterday afternoon, he found his colored mes
senger, w. x. Mowers, usually called the sProfes-
sor" lying unconscious upon the aoor. IL was
found that he had received a stroke OF paralysis.
He was conveyed 70 his home. Although he Is
somewhat better to-day, one sade Is parslyzed and
and came here afteg NJ. Jorosns appolne@saA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-03-03
BELGIUM FoRTIKY1NG HER FRoNrIxRs.-In Z

BELGIUM FoRTIFYISG HER FRONTIKRs-In the
Belgium Chamber of deputies yesterday the
war minister, replying 10 N. OTban, insisted upon
the necessity OF IOrt1iytng the line OF the Mease
In order 10 arrest the progress OF an enemy and
repel invasion. lie said that, with only d single
entrenehed camp at Antwerp, the country was ex-
posed 10 the danger OF being overrun at any time.
Inc premier declared that, To his certain knowl-
edge, the governments plans for fortifcaItOn
were approved by the guarantee powers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-03-03
Ops AND ENDS

- BROKEN SIZES AND WIDTHS
cents and Iaahes', Misses. Boys and Chfldren's
SHOEs Will be closed out st Half Price. Among the
ISt some LADIES Fine Cur hid Button Hand sewed
Narrvw With t"r So now 81 90 One that SO. so
now -. $50 shoes Sl.5O. ~ one now Al d
- close out Trade dollars taken at par
j. W. SEIBY
rs 19li-l9l6 Pennsylyania ave.
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10 FuRrHKR INTRODUCE
THIS MOST EXCELLENT ARTICLE
We WILL MAKE SPECIALLY Low PRICES To
THE TRADE ON
BUTCHERS HARD WAX FLOOR POLISH AND
PIANO POLISH
HAYWARD L HUTCHINSON.
nah2 424 9th street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-03-03

CONSULS RECoGNIZED-The President has recog-
nized Denis DonohOe as British consul for Calfor-
MIA, Oregon, Nevada, Washington Territory,
Idaho, Utah and Arizona, TO reside at San Fran
cisco, and VIM. Francis Segrane British consul for
Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and Kentucky,
To reside at Baltimore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-03-03

DEATH SENTENCE CoAMUTED.-The President to-
day commuted the death sentence in the case OF
John Washington and Simmons Wolf, two Semi
mole Indians, convicted OF rape On the person OF
a white woman in Indian Territory, to impriSon-
ment for life. They We're sentenced TO be hanged
February Sth last, and were then reSpited until
March. The Presidents action Is based Oh q
doubt as TO the guilt or the Indians.
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THE EVENING STAR
SPECIAL NOTICES.

F-COLUMBIAN ENCAMPMENT.
- No IA special meeting will be held this
evening at 80 O'Clock. TO make arrangements for the
funeral Of the late ROBERT W. YoUN6, 2. C.P-
1t JOHN H. SEIfEERT, Scribe
l. o. o. F-A SPECIAL SESSION OF
- the Grand EDcamprnent Will be held his
(Thursday) EVENING, at 80 o'clock to make ar
ran2eInents for the funeral OF ROBERT W f0UNG r
C. p lltl JOS. BURROUGHS, Grand Scribe
EDITOR OF THE STAR.-IN JUSTICE
~ to myself please publish the following: The
Iost OF the 2d inst. publishes concerning Geo ""
Cooper, 2OS 18th st. NV. he had been buying
stolen liquor This il entirely false, and the Conrt
has decided II So i am yours, GEO. ". COOPER II
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THE DISTRICT APPROPRIATIONS
Representatives Wilson and Henderson
Explain the Position Of the House.

NIX. WILSON DlSAGRERs WITH THE THEORY OF THE
skNATE-HE HOLDS THAT CONGRESS AND NOT THE
CoAAiSsIONRRS REPRESENT THE TAXPAYKRS-NR.
HENDERSON PROTESTS AGAINST ssCLAw-HAMNKR"
INFLUENCE FROM TIE WEST END.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-03-03

The Delaware legislature adjourned over to
Monday, and the members, with other prominent
Delawareans. have come to Washington TO attend
the closing or the congressional session.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-03-03

against the government. rThe BILL as it origin
ally passed the House, extended the right of suit
against the United States to all claims in law or
equity or admiralty on contracts expressed or i'm
reported by the conference committee actions for
lOotS and war claims were excluded from the
PROVISIONS OF the bill. There was also q clause
added providing for the reference by Congress Off
an private claims, except pensions, to the court
claims, for adjudication.
The report was agreed to-yeas 186 nays IS.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-06-09
MAIDEN LOCALS.

Several Maidenites visited Lswistown
this week.
Jim Spurgin. Of theCone Butte roundup.
h spending n few days in town.
Barr Smith, of Bcave Greek. and WIN.
Miller. Of Lewistown. visited our camp
Sunday.
Work In progressing rapidly on the Spot
ted Horve mill and in q. short time II will
be ia running order.
The frame work of the brewery was
raised Tuesday. Landt & Co. will be
brewing again by August.
An enjoyable dance was given at the
International hotel. last Saturday evening,
by number u the Maginnis miners.
Messrs. Salisbury 4 Curtin. proprietors
Of the Billings. Benton 4 Maiden, and
Maiden 4 Junction City stage lines, passed
through town Monday on their way to
Junction City on stage business.
Charles Williams. Ben. Dexter and Pete
Bowman are making preparations to leave
Tor the Rattlesnake range, Wyoming, to
prospect for mineral which is said to
abound in vast quantities. 1t 10 hoped
that they will strike II rich.
n. T. Dinsmore has closed out his
clothing business and expects to leave for
Great Falls Thursday. In Mr.. Dinsmore
our town loses citissn whose place will be
hard to an. Our people join in wishing
his,, ss,crens in hia nav home
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-06-09

2. Quarter mile dash-All horses barred
that run in heat races-Purse S25. ent
rance lee IS.
8. Six hundred yards running race
Heats. beat two in three. Three to enter,
two to start. Pursss-First $50. and en-.
trance money; second. SIS. Entrance lee.
$40.
Judges Of horse races-W. W. Humph-
ries, Joseph Tasler, J. o. Gilksrson. Chiles
Carr. W. 8. Powell and L. W. Eldridge.
Foot Race-For amateurs only. Dis.
tance 100 yards. Purses-First, 500; End.
so; Bird, s.. Entrance fee. $3.50. Start
to be from pistol shot fired by T. B. Curtis.
Judges. w. H. Kelly. Elias T. Smith and
George Bach.
Running broad jump-Purse. =. One
trial each.
Creased pie-Purse. pig.
Wheelbarrow race. (blindiolded) Purse.
$500.
Throwing hammsr-Purse, IS.
Cart race-Purse, s..
Sack race-Purse, 81.
Barrel race-Purse, s..
Grand display Of FIRE works in the even.
ing. The days amusemsnts to conclude
with \ grand hall to be given in Jensen .
new hall.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-06-09

Organization Of the Bank Of Fergus
County was consummated yesterday. All
Of the stockholders were represented either
in person or by proxy, and elected the fol-
lowing board vi directors:
L. G. Power, L. ii. lIershfield,
Alex. c. johnson, 8. 3. Hobson,
j. II. Moe, J. Holxemer,
l.. II. Hamilton, n. NJ. Erickson.
Frank f. Wright.
Immediately upon adjournment OF the
Stockholders the board OF directors met
and elected the following officers:
President-S. s. Hobson.
Vice-President-T. c. Power.
Cashier. II. Moe.
Assistant Cashier-N. NJ. Erickson.
The directors will meet to-day and let
the contract for the bank building. {. p.
Abbott, Of White Sulphur Springs, is the
lowest bidder and will probably be awarded
the work.
Cashier Moe informs us that he will he
ready for business within ten days.